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Mauricio Pochettino will not buy to replace Jan Vertonghen despite admitting injury looks a 'very bad one'

Tottenham fear key defender Jan Vertonghen will miss a significant chunk of the title run-in after sustaining a nasty looking ankle injury.

The Belgium international looked crestfallen as he was helped off the pitch after rolling over his left ankle in trying to stretch for the ball in the 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the central defender had damaged ankle ligaments.

Jan Vertonghen screamed in anger and pain after suffering an ankle injury for Tottenhamu00a0
Jan Vertonghen screamed in anger and pain after suffering an ankle injury for Tottenham
Mauricio Pochettino said the injury looked 'a very bad one' but will not change transfer plansu00a0
Mauricio Pochettino said the injury looked 'a very bad one' but will not change transfer plans

Vertonghen has a history of ankle problems, missing Euro 2016 with a similar injury.